Last Updated on 02/03/2023 by K9 Oil Supplements
Spontaneous dog training ideas to make time to train!
Spontaneous dog training ideas that can be great for most dog parents. Especially when there is very little time remaining in a day to train our dogs like we all want to. There is already so much going on with work, family, kids and more! If you have a busy life, most things need to be scheduled and planned. However, a few spontaneous dog training ideas can go a long way, especially if you have been ignoring any undesired behaviors due to the lack of time to train properly and correct negative behaviors.
Our dogs are basically what we have taught them to be, or not taught them to be. Unfortunately, it is possible that without any time to train, you may have inadvertently created time for them to acquire bad habits. Let’s fix it with some spontaneous dog training ideas!
Quick and spontaneous, short learning experiences can be fun for all and easily applied within the normal course of your day or night. Create training opportunities that take a minute or so. Your dog may surprise you at how quickly they learn.
Spontaneous dog training ideas: basic commands.
Let’s say that you are finally able to sit and watch the television for bit. During commercial breaks, give them the command to “Come” (in your command voice, say their Name + Come). Place a small treat on the floor in front of them and practice the command “Leave it”. Once a 30 second commercial is over release them from the command state (“OK“) and let them enjoy their prize and praise them for learning. See that, you didn’t even have to get off the coach and your dog got some practice!
If you think of dog training as a “lifestyle”, it makes coming up with dog training ideas easier and less of a daunting task. It is also fun for all. You are creating opportunities to train your dog that fit your life and your schedule exactly. As a bonus, it keeps things interesting and challenging for your dog. In fact, over time, your dog will eventually associate these events as “training” and the simple act of complying will become a reward in itself!
We are sure that you can think of more, but here are a few ideas for potential, spontaneous dog training ideas:
During a TV commercial break – work on the command Leave It (the above example).
During their bath, brushing them or trimming their nails – work on the commands Sit, Down, Stand, Roll Over.
Of course, during a walk – work on the commands Heel, Sit, Stay.
While you are cooking dinner or eating dinner – work on the commands Down, Stay, Place.
While taking a break from home work, social media, emails, etc – tell them them good boy/girl and that they are doing great job learning. If your break is longer, do something fun with them. Remind them that you love them.
While at Vet’s waiting room or any other place – work on the commands Sit, Down, Stand, Off, Touch.
When getting dressed – work on the commands Down, Stay, Place.
When you are going to the restroom (if your dog follows you already, if not, command them to come) – work on the commands Heel at the doorway followed by Stay outside the bathroom door.
Always reward and praise them. Be sure to always release them from a command state. If they don’t quite get it right at first, try to remember that it’s really not their fault and be patient.
Spontaneous dog training ideas can come from just about anything, any time and any where. Hence the word spontaneous! Yes, we do recommend full blown actual training sessions, but simple and spontaneous dog training ideas can be effective.
Thank you for spending time with here us here at K9 Oil Supplements Pet Tonics!
